Hi Bill, I haven't had the opportunity to compare them side-by-side in the same scope to the Tele Vue or Pentax eyepieces. I can say the ones I own...
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jsgantt
Feb 19, 2008 10:41 pm
... shipping. I'm considering the 5mm for my CPC800. Bad idea? ... Hello Mark, I'm glad to see you here from the Nexstar group and that you received the...
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neil_arellano
Feb 21, 2008 1:13 pm
Hi, my name is Neil and am very happy to be a member of the Baader family. I currently do not own any Baader products but I do have my eyes on the brackets for...
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advance375a
Feb 22, 2008 12:39 am
Hi Everyone.My Name is Todd Carter,and I am proud to be a New Member of the Baader Planetarium Group. I am looking to get a Baader Filter to use on my...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Feb 22, 2008 2:12 pm
Hi Todd, I'm confused on which filters you are looking at purchasing. Are you looking for a solar filter or something to further improve the views when using...
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Todd Michael
advance375a
Feb 22, 2008 4:15 pm
Hi Michael and all Members.I am sorry for the confusion in my previous post. I am not looking for solar filters as I have a Coronado PST for Solar Observing.I...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Feb 22, 2008 8:18 pm
Hi Todd, Here are the most common specialty filters from Baader that are used with achromatic refractors: Fringe-Killer: Baader's minus-violet filter. Blocks...
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Todd Michael
advance375a
Feb 22, 2008 10:05 pm
Thank You,Sincerely,for the help,Michael.I am extremely greatful for you running down the filters and how they are most beneficial. You have been a Great...
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Mark Oine
markoine
Feb 23, 2008 4:56 am
Hi All, got home from work tonight and my 8mm-24mm Baader Zoom was waiting for me, It's really wonderful looking. Nice leatherish looking bag, and great...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Feb 23, 2008 12:33 pm
Hi Mark, If it didn't come with the instruction sheet, visit the Files section of this Group: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Baader-Planetarium/files/ Then...
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advance375a
Feb 23, 2008 10:11 pm
Well I have taken the plunge and ordered my first 2inch Baader Filter (Actually my first 2inch filter ever). I ordered the Fringe Killer,because it seemed to...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Feb 27, 2008 7:52 am
Hi Todd, You can read my review of the Fringe-Killer here: http://www.nexstarsite.com/EquipmentReviews.htm Basically you should consider the Fringe-Killer as a...
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Todd Michael
advance375a
Feb 27, 2008 4:20 pm
Thank You Michael.Your help has indeed been a joy to receive. I ordered the 2inch Fringe Killer Filter and a 1.25Inch Moon and SkyGlow Filter Last Night. I...
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doug
baileydoug76
Mar 1, 2008 2:33 am
I found this site while looking for info on the "Fringe Killer" filter. I just ordered a Celestron C6R OTA 3 days ago, expecting it in 2. I have heard that...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Mar 1, 2008 7:15 am
Hi Doug, Welcome aboard. We've been discussing the Fringe-Killer a bit this last week, so have a look through the messages at the Group web site: ...
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Todd Michael
advance375a
Mar 1, 2008 1:13 pm
Hi Doug.As another new member I would like to issue you a Very Warm Welcome to The Group. Michael Swanson has a spectacular review of the Fringe Killer he has...
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Stephen Cole Tilford
tilfordsastr...
Mar 2, 2008 3:53 am
Hi Group, I just bought a Hyperion 17mm They were out of an Celestron excel 25mm eyepiece so I bit the bullet and went up a step. With an 800 CPC this should...
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Todd Michael
advance375a
Mar 2, 2008 11:21 pm
From what I have seen of the Hyperions,both optically and in fit and finish,I feel you have made a Great Choice. And considering you can add the fine tuning...
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Mike
ion_op
Mar 5, 2008 4:31 am
optcorp and telescopes.com still also has them at $99....
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Peter W
cashpoint_48
Mar 12, 2008 6:44 am
Anyone have any experience of this APO refractor, result of a joint venture with Telescope-Service in Germany. It seems to have a good spec at a better price...
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jrneuberger
Mar 14, 2008 7:31 am
I bought the above referenced mount, which I had for my first scope, a Celestron 130GT Newtonian that I no longer use, now being more into refractors, and this...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Mar 15, 2008 5:18 am
Hi Joe, I'm not sure which Antares 127 you have. If it is the f/6.5 (820mm) you will probably find the issue with tripod clearance is fairly restrictive. But,...
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Matthias
dd1us2001
Mar 15, 2008 7:25 am
Hi, as I just joined the group I would like to say hello to all of you and briefly introduce myself. My name is Matthias and I live in Germany. My main hobbies...
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Michael Swanson
swansonmw
Mar 15, 2008 7:33 am
Hi Matthias - welcome to the group! Best regards, Mike Swanson ... From: Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Baader-Planetarium@yahoogroups.com] On...
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Todd Michael
advance375a
Mar 15, 2008 1:11 pm
Welcome Matthias to the Baader-Planetarium Group. I hope you will find a Great a mount of both knowledge and friendship inside the group' Indeed,it is a...
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jrneuberger
Mar 16, 2008 3:52 pm
Mike, I've the f/6.5 version of the Antares 127 and mounted it up with the NexStar mount w/Baader bracket and the clearance seems to be OK, nearly to zenith....
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jrneuberger
Mar 16, 2008 4:03 pm
Matthias, Welcome. And thank you for a tremendous website. I've used some of your "how to" devices and tips and wanted to thank you. Regards, Joe Neuberger ...
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Matthias Bopp
dd1us2001
Mar 17, 2008 7:10 pm
Hi Joe, thank you very much for the very kind words. I am glad my website is of some help for you. That is the primary purpose why I brought it up. Best...
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optikus64
Mar 31, 2008 4:00 am
Hello, also a new group member I'd like to say hello to all of you too. Living in Germany at the far eastern frontier (near France ;)) I observe with some...
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Matthias Bopp
dd1us2001
Mar 31, 2008 5:11 am
Hi Jörg, welcome to the group. My name is Matthias and apparently we don't live to far from each other. I am living in the Heilbronn area. Best regards ...
